On the scene at the New York premiere of “Will & Harper,” where Ferrell and his transgender comedy friend Harper Steele spoke about how the film could save lives.

"The entertainment culture has taught us to have a flippant attitude that trans people aren't real people," Ferrell says. "It's silly. It's make-believe. Obviously, we're getting

As an accessible insight into trans lives, and possibly the first trans film some will encounter when browsing Netflix, Will & Harper succeeds in its emotional honesty.